There are other heating choices available online like those tiny porcelain heaters that are okay if one is standing right next to them. How about those small electric heaters? Great until you take a look and see how fast the electric meter is spinning round. Kerosene heaters throw off more heat and now most come with an electric starter, it just all depends on one’s ability to tolerate the smell of burning kerosene.

That is why a propane wall mounted furnace is such a great choice for workshop or garage.  No odor, no need to line the electric company’s pockets with gold and these wall heaters put the owner in charge of controlling temperature levels. There are numerous choices online at really great prices, some at about $350.

These heaters come in both vented and ventless varieties, obviously if one is considering ventless, it is necessary to have proper air circulation with the building. A vented furnace only requires that a hole be cut in a garage wall, and a small vent will take the air from the unit, directly to the great outdoors. Either option is safe and can keep the work area decently warm for a couple of quarters a day.

Common sense should dictate that a propane wall furnace should be used with care, especially in a workshop area. For example, woodworkers should know that anything with flames needs to be completely off when the wood saw is on and kicking up sawdust. Small people and furry pets should also be restricted from a workshop area for more reasons than just the heater alone.

Pro-Com has a model called the Dual Fuel Blue Flame Wall heater.  It kicks out 20 thousand BTU’s and what is really special is that it can run either on propane or on natural gas if a source is already available in the home. This model is capable of nearly 100% heating efficiency.

The Pro Com heater boasts the ability to warm up to 700 square feet and does not require electricity.  It features an electronic ignition system operated with the simple push of a button.  No need to worry about lighters or matches or the potential dangers involved when manually lighting pilot lights. This heater is built in O.D.S. for safety and is also Omni approved.

The concept behind the blue flame gas heaters is to heat the room air first and then circulate the warm air throughout the room.  The heater is available from several sources online and is far less expensive than other 20 thousand BTU furnaces. This particular model can be found for under $200. For those who are interested in even better warm air circulation, there is an optional blower that can be purchased for around $20 and there is also a base that is an optional accessory.

A propane wall furnace is an efficient way to heat up a smaller area safely. With no heater sitting on the floor, kids and pets can play freely with an adult having to keep an every watchful eye. No fears of spilled kerosene and no fumes either.